Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CORBACK, n. “The roof of a house” (Kcb. 1789 D. Davidson Seasons, Gl.). Used attrib. in quot.Ib. 18:
Auld Scotland soon was out of sight Through jaws an' billows roarin — The ship sometimes jump'd corbacks height O'er whales asleep an' snorin.
